Which of the following is true regarding environmental racism?
a. The concept of environmental racism refers to practices that disproportionately
expose indigenous peoples, poor communities, and racial/ethnic minorities in
developing countries to environmental hazards. This does not include lower-
income white Americans.
b. Environmental racism clearly demonstrates the pattern that people with political
influence do not want to live near dumps, landfills, and industrial plants.
c. Environmental racism clearly impacts the Latino/a community, but it is not clear
if it affects the African American community.
d. The placement of noxious sites is not a political issue, nor does it reflect any racist
structures.
Answer: B
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